Sheet set for a sofa

ABSTRACT

A sofa sheet set for use with a sofa is disclosed. The sofa sheet set includes a fitted sheet that comprises a generally rectangular top portion and a peripheral side section, the side section having at a lower end thereof an embedded elastic band for capturing a plurality of sofa cushions. The sofa sheet set further includes a generally rectangular top sheet fixed at one of its long sides at a seam to one of the long sides of the fitted sheet. The top sheet is larger in length and width than the top portion of the fitted sheet. A handbag carrier is preferably included for containing and storing the fitted and top sheets in a folded configuration for convenient storage and transportation.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to bed sheets, and more particularly to a set ofbed sheets adapted for use with a sofa or couch having a plurality ofcushions.

DISCUSSION OF RELATED ART

It is necessary at times to utilize a sofa or couch as a bed. As a couchmay be thinner than even a twin size bed, traditional bed sheets are noteasily adapted for use with a couch. Further, when sleeping on a couchwith conventional bed sheets, a top sheet often falls away from theperson sleeping on the couch due to the narrow width of the couch.

Therefore, there is a need for an inexpensive sofa sheet set for readilyoutfitting a sofa to accommodate a person for sleeping thereon. Thedesign should fit a variety of sofa cushion sizes, and would adapt to awide variety of sizes of individuals. Another object of the presentinvention is to prevent the sheets from easily uncovering the sleepingperson. The present invention accomplishes these objectives and is asubstantially less expensive than purchasing a conventional sofa bed inwhich the sofa folds out to create a bed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present device is a fitted sheet set designed for use with a sofa orcouch. The standard sofa is of the type having a plurality of bottomcushions and a backrest portion. The sofa sheet set includes a fittedsheet that comprises a generally rectangular upper portion. The upperportion of the sheet includes a pair of opposing long sides and a pairof opposing short sides. A peripheral side section is formed around thesides of the rectangular upper portion of the fitted sheet at a top edgethereof. In the preferred embodiment, an elastic band is enclosed at thebottom edge of the peripheral side section.

The sofa sheet set further includes a generally rectangular top sheethaving a pair of opposing long sides and a pair of opposing short sides.One of the long sides of the top sheet is fixed to one of the long sidesof the fitted sheet, such as at a sewn seam. The top sheet at leastpartially overlaps the top portion of the fitted sheet. Preferably, thelong sides of the top sheet are longer than the long sides of the fittedsheet, and preferably the short sides of the top sheet are longer thanthe short sides of the fitted sheet.

A handbag carrier is preferably included for containing and storing thefitted and top sheets in a folded configuration. The handbag carrierideally includes a zippered closure and at least one handle for easycarrying thereof. The handbag carrier, with the folded fitted and topsheets therein, may be easily stored in a hallway closet or the like.

The present invention is an inexpensive sofa sheet set for quicklyoutfitting a sofa to accommodate a person for sleeping thereon. Thepresent invention fits a variety of couch cushion sizes, and adapts to awide variety of individual sizes. The present invention allows asleeping person to remain covered during sleep, without the top sheetfalling away from the sleeping person as the sleeper turns during thenight. The present invention is also designed so that the top sheet willnot fall away from the sofa as often happens when one attempts to use astandard set of sheets. Other features and advantages of the presentinvention will become apparent from the following more detaileddescription, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, whichillustrate, by way of example, the principles of the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective illustration of the invention, illustrated asofa sheet set as fitted to a plurality of sofa cushions;

FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view of the invention, illustrating a top sheetfolded away from a fitted sheet;

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the invention, taken generally alonglines 3-3 of FIG. 2; and

FIG. 4 is a handbag carrier for the sofa sheet set.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

FIG. 1 illustrates a sofa sheet set 10 for use with a sofa 20. The sofa20 is of the type having a plurality of bottom cushions 30 and abackrest portion 160. FIG. 2 illustrates the sofa sheet set 10 in anunfolded configuration, without the sofa 20.

The sofa sheet set 10 includes a fitted sheet 40 that comprises agenerally upper portion 50. The upper portion 50 of the fitted sheetincludes a pair of opposing long sides 60 and a pair of opposing shortsides 70. A peripheral side section 80 is formed around the sides of therectangular upper portion 50 at a top edge 90 thereof (FIG. 3) forming aperimeter around the upper portion 50. Preferably, the upper portion 50and the peripheral side section 80 are integrally formed of cotton,polyester, or other suitable material. A bottom edge 110 of theperipheral side section 80 forms a loop or hem that encloses an elasticband 100. The elastic band 100 has a length of less than the two longsides 60 plus the two short sides 70 of the upper portion 50. Other waysof varying the size the fitted sheet to enclose the sheet around thecouch cushions may be used e.g. drawstrings. As such, the fitted sheet40 is well suited for fitting around a plurality of varying sofacushions 30, forming an edge 65 (FIG. 2) and capturing the cushions 30therein.

The sofa sheet set 10 further includes a generally rectangular top sheet120 having a pair of opposing long sides 130 and a pair of opposingshort sides 140. One of the long sides 130 of the top sheet 120 isattached to one of the long sides 60 of the fitted sheet. The sheets maybe attached in a variety of ways: they may be sown together forming aseam 150, they may be attached using hook-and-loop material [VELCRO],snaps, ties and the like. The top sheet 40 may partially overlaps theupper portion 50 of the fitted sheet 40. Preferably, the long sides 130of the top sheet 120 are longer than the long sides 60 of the fittedsheet 40, and preferably the short sides 140 of the top sheet 120 arelonger than the short sides 70 of the fitted sheet 40. As such, the topsheet 120 is well-suited for covering a person sleeping between the topsheet 120 and the fitted sheet 40 on the sofa 20.

A handbag carrier 170 (FIG. 4) is preferably included for containing andstoring the fitted and top sheets 40, 120 in a folded configuration (notshown). The handbag carrier 170 ideally includes a zippered closure 180and at least one handle 190 for transporting the package e.g. whentraveling. The handbag carrier 170, with the folded fitted and topsheets 40, 120 therein, may be easily stored in a hallway closet or thelike. Preferably the handbag carrier 170 includes space therein for apillowcase (not shown), and preferably the pillowcase, fitted sheet 40,top sheet 120, and handbag carrier 170 may all have a matching fabricpatterns.

In use, the handbag carrier 170 is opened and the folded fitted and topsheets 40, 120 are removed therefrom. The fitted sheet 40 is unfoldedand placed over one, two, or more cushions 30 of the sofa 20 asappropriate, with the seam 150 oriented towards the back of the sofa 20.An individual (not shown) may then repose on the fitted sheet 40 withthe top sheet 120 over the individual. As the individual tosses andturns during sleep, the seam 150 and the larger size of the top sheet120 compared with the fitted sheet 40 will help to maintain the topsheet 120 covering the individual.

While a particular form of the invention has been illustrated anddescribed, it will be apparent that various modifications can be madewithout departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.Accordingly, it is not intended that the invention be limited, except asby the appended claims.

1. A sofa sheet set for use by a reclining user with a sofa having abackrest generally perpendicular to a plurality of bottom cushions,comprising: a fitted sheet having first and second opposing long sides,first and second opposing short sides, a peripheral side section formedaround said first and second long sides and said first and second shortsides, and a sizing means enclosed within said peripheral side sectionand; a generally rectangular top sheet having first and second opposinglong sides and first and second opposing short sides, wherein (a) thelength of said long side of said top sheet is greater than the length ofsaid long side of said fitted sheet, (b) said first long side of saidtop sheet is attached to said first long side of said fitted sheetthereby forming a seam, (c) said fitted sheet and said top sheet form atleast two open ends with (d) each long side of said top sheet extendingbeyond, and being perpendicular to, each short side of said fitted sheetand wherein said fitted sheet is adapted to surround the plurality ofbottom cushions of the sofa (e) such that said seam formed by joiningsaid top sheet and said fitted sheet may be positioned at theintersection of the backrest of the sofa and the cushions.
 2. The sofasheet set of claim 1, further including a handbag carrier for containingthe fitted sheet and top sheet when the fitted sheet and the top sheetare in a folded configuration, the handbag carrier including a zipperedclosure and at least one handle.
 3. The sofa sheet set of claim 1further wherein said long side of said top sheet at least partiallyoverlaps said long side of said fitted sheet in plan view.
 4. The sofasheet set of claim 1 wherein said first long side of said fitted sheetis removably affixed to one of said long sides of said top sheet. 5.(canceled)
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 14. (canceled)15. The sofa sheet set of claim 1 wherein said sizing means is anelastic band.
 16. The sofa sheet set of claim 1 wherein said sizingmeans is a drawstring.